Eighth Grade (2018)

Kernel Score: 80% · 1,638 TMDB ratings · Rated R

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Released: 2018-01-19

Runtime: 94 minutes

Where to watch Eighth Grade

US availability, updated 2026-11-11.

Overview

Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.

Eighth Grade parents' guide: ages 13+

Parents need to know that Eighth Grade is an R-rated coming-of-age drama about a middle schooler navigating social media and adolescent anxiety.

  • Language: Some — Contains some strong language reflective of realistic teen conversation, per its R rating.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Bo Burnham

Cast

  • Elsie Fisher as Kayla Day
  • Josh Hamilton as Mark Day
  • Emily Robinson as Olivia
  • Jake Ryan as Gabe
  • Daniel Zolghadri as Riley
  • Fred Hechinger as Trevor
  • Imani Lewis as Aniyah
  • Luke Prael as Aiden
  • Catherine Oliviere as Kennedy
  • Nora Mullins as Steph

Eighth Grade FAQ

Is Eighth Grade good?

Eighth Grade has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.

Where can I watch Eighth Grade?

In the US you can stream Eighth Grade on Netflix, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Eighth Grade OK for kids?

Eighth Grade is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Eighth Grade is an R-rated coming-of-age drama about a middle schooler navigating social media and adolescent anxiety.

What movies are like Eighth Grade?

If you liked Eighth Grade, try The Breakfast Club, Booksmart, War of Likes and The Fallout.